217 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The five-story, 20-unit building at 217 East 10th Street in the East Village, owned by Robert Perl, has experienced recurring heating issues and rodent problems over the past several years. Most recently, in February 2025, there was a heat and hot water complaint from an individual apartment that could not be inspected by HPD. The building has a documented history of heating system failures, with multiple complaints in March 2021 affecting the entire building, though these were eventually addressed.

Three consecutive rodent-related complaints were reported between 2024 and 2025, with inspections revealing both rat activity and passed compliance checks. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting with no infestations reported in the past five years (2019-2024). Several significant maintenance issues have been documented through various inspections and violations. In 2018, multiple safety violations were identified, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and heating system access.

A masonry window sill issue was recorded in March 2023, though this appears to have been resolved. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent ones showing both rat activity and passed inspections. Multiple housing maintenance code violations have been issued, including the need for proper notices regarding bedbug reporting requirements and violations related to heating system access. The property has maintained an active compliance record, with most violations being addressed in a timely manner, though some, such as heating problems and occasional rat activity, have persisted over time.